About Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

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Manage your home Wi-Fi from any mobile device. Home networking just got a lot more fun and easy. The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app places a powerful suite of Wi-Fi customization tools in the palm of your hand.

Customize and Manage Your Home Wi-Fi Anytime, Anywhere

With the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App, you can closely monitor and manage your home Wi-Fi remotely using a smartphone or tablet.

Guest Access: Create a separate, password-protected Wi-Fi network for up to 50 guests and easily share the password.

Parental Controls: Ensure a safe Internet experience for your kids -- even when you're away from home. Restrict access to inappropriate or distracting content, control usage, and block specific devices from accessing the Internet.

Device Prioritization: You can prioritize devices that need the most speed.

How to Set Up Smart Wi-Fi

Set up your home Wi-Fi using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.

Download the free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App.

Use Your Mobile Device to Manage Your Home Wi-Fi.

Features

Designed to deliver optimal wired and wireless connectivity, the AC1200+ lets you enjoy fast Internet speeds on multiple devices simultaneously, thanks to next generation wireless-AC technology and four Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections. Wireless-AC delivers speeds up to 2.8 times faster than wireless-N, making this router well suited for homes with multiple devices. Plus, use the high-performance USB 3.0 port to attach a storage device and quickly transfer large files or share devices across your Wi-Fi network.

Dual wireless bands of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz deliver speeds up to N300 Mbps + AC867 Mbps, enabling data traffic to flow quickly and with minimal buffering. You can enjoy gaming, media streaming, and other Internet activities simultaneously without interruptions or interference. The router's antennas are adjustable for optimal positioning.

Beamforming Creates Stronger, Faster Connections

Another important feature of the AC1200+ router is Beamforming, an innovative technology that strengthens communication between your connected devices and the router. Beamforming enables the router to identify and connect directly with other devices, rather than simply sending out wireless signals in a general direction. This results in faster network speeds, better wireless range, reduced interference from other devices, and stronger Wi-Fi connections.

On the back of the AC1200+ are four Gigabit Ethernet ports that allow you to connect wired devices directly for Internet access as well as share data on external storage devices. Gigabit technology is 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet for optimal speed and performance. The router also comes equipped with a USB 3.0 port, which delivers data transfer speeds that are 10 times greater than USB 2.0, making it great for connecting a printer or moving large files.

Wireless Security to Block Unauthorized Access

The AC1200+ features Wi-Fi Protected Setup along with WPA/WPA2 encryption and an SPI firewall to protect your data and keep your home Wi-Fi network secure. The router also allows you to create a dedicated network for guests and offers parental controls to limit access for children.

Easy Setup without a CD

Getting the AC1200+ up and running is simple. Just plug the router into a power source, connect it to your Internet modem and your computer or laptop, connect to the Linksys secure network shown as in the quick start guide, and follow the instructions. No installation CD is required.

System Requirements

This product requires a Wi-Fi-enabled computer that has a CD or DVD drive and that runs the Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system or the Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.8 or later, Snow Leopard 10.6.1 or later, Lion 10.7 or later, or Mountain Lion 10.8 or later operating system. It also requires Internet Explorer 8, Safari 5, Google Chrome, or Firefox 8 or later browser.

I bought these because it said it was 3x faster than Wireless-N. I have experienced faster wi-fi speeds. But not that much different. I do like that it supports up to 7 devices, that is way more than my old wifi router. But Im not sure its worth the cost. It advertises a smart Wi-Fi which really is just the IP address connection. Nothing my old router couldnt do. I guess I expected more, but its a router. Not a smartphone. I do wish the interface was a little bit more modern. It still feels outdated and not intuitive.

This is my 3rd Linksys router over the past 10 years, and each time I buy one the technology has improved by leaps and bounds. These newest routers have easier setup, the web interface is new and improved, and the reliability and up-time continues to never let me down.

I bought this router in March 2016 and immediately had to replace it due to a defect. The replacement worked fine, until it suddenly died last night (less than a year of use!). I was told by customer service that the warranty is expired. My time with Linksys is also expired. What a waste of money!